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Transportation Highway & Bridge Practice Lead

Jacobs, Los Angeles, CA


LocationLos Angeles, California, United StatesCapabilitiesProject ManagementOffice SetupHybridJob ID#19136 Market Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact We’re seeking a Highway/Bridge Practice Leader to join our team based out of Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland, California, who can apply their experience in the Highway/Bridge industry to today’s challenges.   You will work in collaboration with our California Market Growth Director and Director of Operations to develop and implement a Highway/Bridge strategy for California. This effort includes building a team of Highway/Bridge engineers and planners to deliver our client's most challenging projects and to foster the growth of our California Highway/Bridge team.   As a practice leader, you are responsible for driving the growth of the Transportation practice to advance our transportation business unit's strategic goals. In this role, you will also be responsible for understanding the unique trends in the market and using that knowledge to work with our team to create technical differentiation from that of our competitors while serving as an important conduit between our National Market Solution (technology) Leaders, California Sales Leaders, and our operations (delivery) leadership and practice staff in our Transportation Business Unit.  As an experienced member of our team, you will manage our largest and most complicated projects and client services in planning, design and services during construction. In addition to leading projects, you’ll play an integral role in mentoring more junior staff, forming long-term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including marketing and strategy development, positioning, procuring, and negotiating contracts. As Project Lead, you will lead multidiscipline planning and design teams to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. You will have direct access to Jacobs’ well-known, vast network of technical specialists and senior project managers to support your success and career advancement. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries in their perspective geocodes for the position, across all listed California locations. Here's what you'll need Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering or a related discipline. Professional Licensure from the State of California in a transportation related field.Demonstrated understanding of transportation project implementation. Strong communication skills. Demonstrated self-starter. Project management experience for Highway/Bridge projects. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with clients and win work.Ideally, you’ll also have:   At least 15 years of experience. Strong network with local transportation agencies Posted Salary Range: Minimum 226,600.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 400,300.00 Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.The base salary range for this position is $226,600.00 to $400,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Locations CityStateCountryIrvineCaliforniaUnited StatesSan FranciscoCaliforniaUnited StatesSan JoseCaliforniaUnited StatesOaklandCaliforniaUnited StatesLos AngelesCaliforniaUnited States